The computers, called “Chromebooks” because they run using Google's Chrome operating system, will expand the district's initiative of having one computer for every student.

In a statement French thanked Google.

“Our partnership with Google over the last six years has had a tremendous impact on our educational delivery systems and has greatly enhanced our ability to personalize learning for students,” he said.

A press release said the laptops are good for schools because they are easy to maintain and manage.